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Fannant Family History

Fannant Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fagnant, Mannan, Tennant, Annand, Farnan, Hannan, Hinnant, Annan

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Where is the Fannant family from?

You can see how Fannant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fannant family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Fannant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Fannant family living in Montgomeryshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fannant's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Fannant families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Fannant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fannant census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Fannant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fannant. For the veterans among your Fannant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fannant lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fannant ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fannant

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